Young adults in Unity generally fall into the age range of 18-35 years old. Within this range, it’s possible to set up small groups such as a student or young parent group. Ministering to this group can require flexibility and creativity, as many young adults face frequent transitions in their lives as they move through jobs, school, and more.
November 2025 Update on Fall Retreat
Dear Unity Communities & Leaders,
I am deeply moved to share with you some incredible updates from the Next Generation of Unity Fall 2025 Retreat, held November 14-16 at Unity Village. With the largest participation in over 20 years, 66 young adults, ages 18-40, gathered together for sacred community, connection, and service. With a 450 percent increase in attendance from our Spring Retreat, we had representatives from all United States regions, across the full age range, and including both Youth of Unity alumni and young adult newcomers to Unity.
The results still leave me stunned. Never have I seen a group more motivated and inspired than I did this weekend. In mere days:
- Young adults from at least six churches returned home to strengthen or establish Next Generation of Unity groups in their local communities.
- Regional teams formed to start planning regional NGU retreats across the country.
- A dozen participaants attended an interest meeting for credentialed leader paths, with even more ready to start exploring SEE & Core Courses.
- Y.O.U. alumni swapped ideas and curricula to restart or support developing Y.O.U. chapters in their local communities
- Dozens expressed interest in learning more about gigs, jobs, and careers within the Unity Movement.
This retreat showed that young adults are eager to live Unity teachings and long for a community that feels the same. Our retreat attendees spoke passionately about the importance of service and action as spiritual practice, and the need to see this lived out in their spiritual communities as well. They challenge the Unity Movement to step up and step forward to serve those outside of the church walls, knowing that a rising tide lifts all boats, and that through serving others, we often find healing, wholeness, and forgiveness for ourselves too. May we meet this call with open hearts and willing hands as we move lovingly into the next chapter of the Unity Movement.
With gratitude and excitement for what’s unfolding,
Rev. Miranda Koberg
Next Generation of Unity Minister
Upcoming Events
Young Adults/Next Gen Southeast Meetup
Hosted by Zoe Hanley
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84625221628?pwd=OlZuu0E4hjkg2AnyAojWdZ3fQBdDIQ.1
Young Adult Ministry Gathering
YAM, Unity in Greensboro‘s Young Adult Ministry, meets on second Sundays at10:30 a.m. on Zoom and in-person. YAM offers a space for young adults ages 18-25 to connect and talk about life.
Here is the Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81091435523?pwd=19ckrrEKxuBsRXtLqPZKmQEzZXk3u0.1
Meeting ID: 810 9143 5523
Passcode: uigyam
Young Adult Ministries
Y.O.U. Alumni Network
While not limited to young adults, this unofficial group is a great resource for keeping recent Y.O.U. graduates connected. With groups on Facebook, Discord, and LinkedIn, this group serves as a resource for prayer, connection, and networking. The Y.O.U. Alumni team hosts two virtual rallies annually. These events and groups are open to any person who has been a Y.O.U.er or Y.O.U. Sponsor in the past.
Resources
Supporting Young Adults